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Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!